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Sophia @meharapparels · Apr 14, 2022

Lucknow is recognised for its diverse cuisines, the origins of which can be traced back to India's rich history, which adds to the city's allure. It is a place impacted by a wide range of art and culture that has shaped its identity throughout the ages. It serves delectable Nawabi cuisine and the most elegant dancing technique known to man.

 

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Kathak is thought to have started here, and it is the centre for chikankari, a craft that has become world famous for its intricacy and beauty. Chinakari is an eminent craft among India's other handloom specialties that has enchanted everyone from royalty to today's trendsetting celebrities.

 

What exactly is Chikankari, and how was it created?

 

Chikankari is a Lucknow-based traditional needlework.. It's also one of the most popular and effective textile decorating styles. Lucknow's Chowk is the major market for local Chikan works. Chikankari is a technique for creating chikan work on cloth.

 

The origins of Indian Chikan embroidery, on the other hand, are a hot topic of debate. Nur Jahan's embroidery is the most famous. Chikankari was introduced to India by the Empress of the Mughal Empire and Emperor Jahangir's wife. Chikankari saris can be purchased from online saree shop.

 

Lucknow is the top place in the Chikankari industry.

Previously, Chikankari was only possible on white fabric with white threads. It's a delicate embroidery shape that integrates a variety of sewing techniques. Hemstitch, chain sew, again sew, and so on are examples of these styles. One of the most well-known of these types of styles is the shadow sew sample. Paintings are usually done on the other side of the cloth in a shadow sewing style so that they may be viewed on the correct side of the material.

 

The chikan artwork shape has seen significant advancements and westernisation in recent years. The chikan-paintings embroidery is also produced with silk and coloured threads, not just cotton.

 

It keeps the Chikankari component while also meeting ultra-modern aesthetic characteristics. Chikan paintings are also available with custom decorations. They include Kamdani, Mukaish, sequin, Badla, duplicate, and beading, all of which give the sarees a royal appearance.

 

Chikan's work is usually done with light dough so that the embroidery can be seen. Cotton, light georgette, semi-georgette, chiffon, silk, crepe, and other lightweight textiles If the dough is too thick, the needles may not be able to travel through it, making stitching difficult.

 

The embroidery company sews the pattern once the design is printed on the base fabric. The fabric is washed after the embroiderer finishes the embroidery process to separate the printed design.

 

Meaning of Chikan Calisari

The best and most popular choice among Indian women is the chikankari work sari. A staple of clothing, these sari convey the history and culture of our traditional Lucknow. During the hot summers of India, Lucknow Chikan Calisari is the most popular choice among women. These sari are made of lightweight fabric dyed in beautiful pale pastel colors, making them perfect for daily wear.

 

Due to the intricate stitching, the Raknavi Chikan Chikan Sally is internationally recognized. Most women prefer chikan sari to other types of sari. They prefer to dress gracefully and gracefully for special occasions.

Here are some fascinating facts about chikankari, a traditional Indian craft.

 

· Nur Jehan, the Mughal emperor Jahangir's wife, is credited for popularising Chikankari in India. Persian nobility who visited the Mughal courts brought it to India.

 

· Chikankari is sometimes known as "shadow labour." It's an intricate and gorgeous embroidery method that uses a needle to stitch a fabric. Because embroidery requires time and effort, the completed product is pleasing to the eye.

 

· It is believed to be derived from the Persian word "chakin," which means "make a fine design on the cloth." However, there is a hypothesis that this transaction is associated with Bengal, and the term fine means fine. Another theory is that the name is a variant of "Chikan", which refers to the 4 rupee coins used to purchase works in the past.

 

· Kielkangan Murry and Bakiha are one of the many patterns and designs found in Chikankari sewing. This is a very detailed type of embroidery, often incorporating Mughal architectural theme motifs.

 

Delicate hand embroidery found in various fabrics such as chiffon, muslin, silk, organza, mesh and cotton. It used to be stabbed with white thread, but over time, colored thread has been used for embroidery. Keep up to date with trends and modern tastes